What Washington’s Major City Looked Like In The 1930s May Shock You

Washington has a few big cities, but Seattle’s been the largest metro area in our state by far for years. Long before we had the Space Needle or Monorail, this major city was significantly different than it is today. Thankfully, these 12 vintage photos of Seattle from the 1930s are still around for us to admire. You may be surprised by how much has changed:

1. This was the stunning night view from Smith Tower in Seattle, 1937.